When becoming a character, you have to steal. Steal whatever you see. You can even steal from other actors' characterizations; but if you do, only steal from the best.

I don't think human beings are bad. They're weak. And that's what makes 'em bad.

If you put someone on screen long enough, they become the hero.

I've always loved reprehensible people because they're so much more interesting to play on screen.

There are loads of black actors.You can't say: I'm going to vote for him, he's not very good but he's black, [so] I'll vote for him. You've got to give a good performance.

In my early days, I didn't know what a good film or a bad film was, and I was trying to make some money. As it happens I was lucky. I made some good films.

Save your money. You're going to need twice as much money in your old age as you think.